No, actually. Communism can't expand the economy because only banks can increase the money supply... that's why you see Cubans driving around in cars from the 1950s.
But, no, getting rid of poverty does not equal communism. You'd have to be an idiot or a brainwashed baby boomer to believe that.

Communism provides no incentive for quality work. It's also an exploitable system -- anyone can be lazy and let everyone else pick up the slack -- and all exploitable systems will be exploited (see every MMO ever for case studies in this.) That's why it always takes a gun-toting fascist regime to get the glorious socialist laborers off their ass. Human nature is to take the path of least resistance to the reward.

Communism is flawless in many ways. But communism hinders innovation. If I know I have a great idea why even bother sharing it knowing at the end of the day I'll still be compensated the same. As far as social acceptance yes communism is great. As far as progression it is horrid.

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